We decorated for Christmas last week. Nativities set out, presents wrapped and stockings hung. When we were done the four year old immediately ran up to his room to take a nap. I was thrilled thinking he was tired and I was going to get a little break. He stayed in bed and was very quiet for an unusually long time that afternoon.
What I didn't realize was he was convinced his stocking would be filled when he woke up. He was staying in bed so Santa would come. It was a sad moment when we pulled out the calendar and he realized he had a long, long time to wait for the big day. We bought him a chocolate advent calendar to count down the days. Chocolate helped. Waiting 30 days for Christmas feels like an eternity when you're four. Waiting is hard. Lauren Daigle's Christmas song titled, "Light of the World" beautifully announces the good news- For all who wait For all who hunger For all who've prayed For all who wonder Behold your King Behold Messiah Emmanuel, Emmanuel Emmanuel means "God with us". He came at Christmas. Santa comes once a year and brings tangible things that waste away. Toys break, sweaters pull, socks get holes, new cars lose their shine. Weeks pass and we lose interest in the things Santa brought. We have a hard time recalling what we got last year and the year before that. Christ came and brought love, joy, peace and forgiveness. He came and gave his life. He rose and gave the gift of hope. He ascended to heaven and gave the gift of his daily presence-the Holy Spirit. His gifts do not disappoint and they are eternal. This year when you count down the days to Christmas know He is with you every day of the year. He is waiting for you to come to him. O come, all ye faithful Joyful and triumphant O come ye, oh come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold him Born the king of angels Oh come let us adore him Oh come let us adore him Oh come let us adore him Christ the Lord And as you worship and live and breathe continue To wait. For He is coming again.
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Sandy
12/6/2017 09:28:30 am
Beautiful!
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